PAIGE: I came downstairs to get a glass of water, wearing only a pair of baby blue sweatpants and a short tank top. I was thirsty, having stayed up all night preparing for tomorrow's project presentation. I grabbed the fridge handle, unlocking it as I pulled out a jug of water. Reaching up, I took a mug from where it hung and poured myself a drink. As I sipped, my eyes moved from the empty kitchen space to the sound of noise coming from the living room. That was strange. According to my mother, she and Henry, my stepfather, were staying out for the night. My stepbrother, Liam, had football practice and was supposed to be staying over at a friend's house. So who the hell was in the living room? I gently set the mug down on the counter without making a sound, my instincts kicking

